-A verbal is a word that is formed from a verb but functions as another part of speech. The three types of verbals include participles, gerunds, and infinitives.
-Gerunds are verbals that end in the -ing form and are used as nouns.
-Gerund phrases include the gerunds and all of the words related to it.
Examples:
-gerunds are colored and the phrases are bolded
-A verbal is a word that is formed from a verb but functions as another part of speech. The three types of verbals include participles, gerunds, and infinitives.
-Gerunds are verbals that end in the -ing form and are used as nouns.
-Gerund phrases include the gerunds and all of the words related to it.
Examples:
-gerunds are colored and the phrases are bolded
Gerunds may be used in the following forms:
Subject: Singing at All State Chorus is Ashley's favorite memory from high school.
Direct Object: They always appreciate her offering to the church.
Subject Complement: Terran's favorite activity this year has been competing in gymnastics.
Object of Preposition: He got in trouble for cheating on the physics assignment.
Other Links:
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/gerund
http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verbs-gerunds.htm
Gerund Power-points!
www.slideshare.net/diana.koscik/gerund-powerpoint
http://faculty.cbhs.org/rgossett/9th%20English/Grammar%20Ch%203/Gerunds.ppt